American Council on Education Credit for Undergraduate Students

The University supports the awarding of transfer credits to students with college-level learning acquired via professional development programs, training experiences offered by an employer, community-based organizations, or military experience. If these non-college experiences have been evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE) and college credits recommended, the University may accept these credits towards the student’s degree program.  The recommendation from ACE will be reviewed by the Admissions Counselors in consultation with the Academic Advisors and the Registrar’s Office.  Official ACE transcripts must be submitted in order to be accepted for transfer. Credits from certain organizations that are transcripted via ACE are limited to15 credits. Currently, approved organizations include StraighterLine. ACE credits must be received and officially posted to the student’s academic record prior to the semester in which they intend to graduate. Additionally, students must be registered for institutional credits at Lesley University during their final semester, and those credits must apply toward their degree requirements.